Title:
双安定ヒンジ及びそれを使用したシステム
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP4493651
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
The present invention provides an improved hinge design for a mobile station or other electronic device that simplifies hinge assembly and thus, provides a more cost-effective manufactured product. Moreover, the improved hinge assembly complements the aesthetic appeal of the foldable mobile station and provides less stress on various internal elements. In particular, the present invention includes a foldable mobile station or other foldable electronic device having a first functional component that is coupled to a second functional component via a bi-stable structure. The bi-stable structure functions to bias the first and second functional components in either an open or closed position.
Inventors:
Halter gym
Mackay Michael
Sullivan Anne
Hennen Alexandre
Giesek Tonia
Mackay Michael
Sullivan Anne
Hennen Alexandre
Giesek Tonia
Application Number:
JP2006513107A
Publication Date:
June 30, 2010
Filing Date:
April 16, 2004
Export Citation:
Assignee:
NOKIA CORPORATION
International Classes:
F16C11/12; B32B3/00; B32B3/04; B32B7/022; B32B15/08; B32B27/06; H04M1/02; H04M1/03; E05D1/02; E05D1/04; E05D11/00; E05D11/10; E05F1/12
Domestic Patent References:
| JP4277958A | ||||
| JP10084406A | ||||
| JP2000507890A | ||||
| JP2504452A | ||||
| JP9280248A | ||||
| JP7132957A | ||||
| JP2002104565A |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Sadao Kumakura
Fumiaki Otsuka
Takaki Nishijima
Hiroyuki Suda
Fumiaki Otsuka
Takaki Nishijima
Hiroyuki Suda